The technique I would use is to tell him that someone else (partner, investor, bookeeper) notice "X" and you are passing it to him to clear up any confusion. Ho

The technique I would use is to tell him that someone else (partner, investor, bookeeper) notice "X" and you are passing it to him to clear up any confusion. Hopefully he will get the message. This also brings up another point I often recommend. Don't appear to be the sole decision maker, always have a "bad cop" that you can blame for things you need to do.